favorable

ˈfævərəbəl

Definitions

1. adjective

giving or likely to give rise to a good opinion or a favorable decision

“The company’s financial report showed a favorable trend, which pleased investors.”

2. noun

a circumstance or situation that is favorable or advantageous

“The favorable weather allowed the hikers to complete the challenging trail.”

3. verb

to show favor or approval towards

“The judge’s decision to grant the defendant bail was favorable to the defense team.”

Synonyms

  • advantageous
  • propitious

Antonyms

  • disadvantageous
  • unfavorable